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Mint Alternative: Manilla vs. Mint.com

July 16, 2012 by Eric Rosenberg

Update May 10, 2014: Today Manilla announced it is shutting down. For new, up-to-date Manilla alternatives, check out this post.

You all know that I have been a fan of Mint.com for a long time. I have compared it to sites like Adaptu and PageOnce. Today, I am going to compare it to another competitor, Manilla. Enjoy the review of Mint’s new competitor Manilla.

Why I Don’t Balance My Checkbook

February 29, 2012 by Eric Rosenberg

We have been told that we need to balance our checkbooks for decades. This common advice is given with the best intentions. We are told that by tracking our transactions, we are protecting ourselves from overdrafts and ensuring nothing unauthorized happens in our accounts. That is true, but there are better ways to do all of that.

Start the New Year with Solid Financial Footing

January 4, 2012 by Eric Rosenberg

My tax preparation process for 2011 has begun, but it is not too early to start tracking for 2012. Whether you need to better track your transactions, budget, or balances, the new year is a great time to get on top of your money.